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Property Description
Welcome to this charming two bedroom ranch offering convenient single level living with plenty of additional storage and potential. Step inside through the enclosed front porch and enjoy a comfortable living room featuring a bay window and hardwood flooring. The functional kitchen includes the refrigerator and stove, while both bedrooms offer hardwood floors and ample natural light. A full basement provides laundry facilities, an additional shower, generous storage space, and room for future possibilities. Outside, enjoy the backyard patio and detached one car garage. Several important improvements have been completed over the years, including updates to the kitchen, bathroom, windows, furnace, water heater, and roof. Conveniently located near downtown DeKalb, shopping, dining, parks, and NIU. An affordable opportunity to own instead of rent, schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 555 N 7th St
General
- Price: $154,900
- Taxes: $1,687 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12768862
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: De Kalb
- County: DeKalb
- Township: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: Lincoln Highway to seventh st to home
School Information
- School District: 428
- Elem School District: 428
- Midd School District: 428
- High School District: 428
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Storage Space, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 656
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1854
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 45 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1854
- Tax Amount: $1,687.74
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 823131024
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Schools
Schools serving 555 N 7th St
School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Littlejohn Elementary School 1121 School Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Clinton Rosette Middle School 650 North 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 555 N 7th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,513
—
$27,366
10%
2024
$1,513
2%
$24,989
15%
2023
$1,486
6%
$21,788
17%
2021
$1,401
-1%
$18,657
2%
2020
$1,421
4%
$18,360
4%
2019
$1,366
4%
$17,638
4%
2018
$1,309
1%
$17,040
4%
2017
$1,293
3%
$16,380
3%
2016
$1,260
4%
$15,967
6%
2015
$1,214
-12%
$15,129
-8%
2014
$1,376
-3%
$16,530
-5%
2013
$1,414
-2%
$17,364
-9%
2012
$1,450
—
$19,066
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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555 N 7th Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12768862) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 555 N 7th Street is currently listed for $154,900 and was received on September 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 555 N 7th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dekalb? You can browse all Dekalb real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

